Manual System Restore in XP
– Replaces corrupt registry with known good copy
– Cures start up errors in Windows
– What files make up the Windows Registry
– How to manually restore using BartPE or Knoppix
– Thumbs Down on BartPE for slowness

Loud power supply fan with boot problems
– Hit it with the leaf blower to blow out dust
– Power supply fan has stopped groaning
– Boot problem was PC was going into chkdsk at start up
– Cust just had to let the process run its course.

Email from Marv:
HP DV laptop capacitors do not fully discharge before shut down
Here is how to discharge them:
– Remove the battery
– Unplug the power brick
– Hold the Power button down for 15 seconds
– Plug everything back in. Problem solved. Boots fine
(This sneaky trick has made show notes before)

Email from Fred:
More advice on how to pass the A+ Certification testFunny Mac Ad (video)

Live call from Nebben:
Questions about choosing a processor for his Production machine
– Tech Bargain on a Dell